Updates 10/2/23
Fall Fest and more!
FALL FEST – LAST CALL FOR PRESALES!
Your last chance to order your Fall Fest presale bundle is this Wednesday, Oct 4th!* We’re so ready to see everyone this Saturday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm on our school’s blacktop! There will be exciting new games, a variety of food trucks, fall goodies for sale, and our annual pumpkin patch! We’re also introducing a Haunted House!! Follow this link for more info. Remember to also bring cash for fun on-site purchases. Also, please consider signing up to volunteer to help make this event a success! *Exclusive presale Fall Fest bundle will be on sale through October 4th while supplies last.
REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM
Didion’s Reflections Art Program is now open! Reflections is a National PTA program that gives opportunities to students to be recognized for their creativity and talent. Students create a themed artistic, literary, or photographic piece of work and submit it to the Reflections committee at our school. This year’s theme is, I am hopeful because…” We welcome all students to read more about the program and start getting inspired! Learn more at tinyurl.com/didionreflections2023
September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month, and a chance for us to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements, contributions, and history of our Latino and Hispanic communities. Here is a resource from the Sac Public Library that includes links to local events, like bilingual storytimes at neighborhood libraries, as well as links to local community organizations. Here is a wonderful additional resource from the Smithsonian Institution to learn more about Latino identity and historical legacies that enrich communities and continue to shape our nation.
DYNAMIC DRAGONS AND MONTHLY CHARACTER TRAIT
Congratulations to our September Dynamic Dragons for showing their collaboration skills and for always working hard and being kind. Our September Dynamic Dragons and Middle School Students of the Month will be acknowledged during blacktop announcements on Monday, October 2nd. In the month of October, our students will be learning about confidence. Families can support their child’s learning about this important character trait by referencing this resource.
FALL PICTURE DAY
Fall picture day is Tuesday, October 3rd.
TRAFFIC SAFETY
I want to send a huge THANK YOU to our team of crosswalk volunteers. We all appreciate your help and commitment to keeping our students safe each morning and afternoon.
Parents and families, I need to ask for your continued patience and care as you drive throughout the neighborhood around Didion. Please drive slowly, particularly as you approach intersections and crosswalks. Exercise patience and calm as you find parking away from the school side of Harmon Drive (which is a loading zone), and while avoiding blocking the driveways of our neighbors. The safety of our students is a shared responsibility for our entire community.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Didion Boys and Girls basketball tryouts are this week. Here is the schedule and details:
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Tuesday, October 3rd & Thursday, October 5th
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4:15 – 5:55
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Didion Gym
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Grades 5th – 8th
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Final Roster posted on Friday 10/6 @ 2:15 in the middle school quad window case
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Tryout policy was emailed to 5th-8th grade families separately.
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Parents can email Mike-Carras@scusd.edu with questions
HALLOWEEN GRAMS
Halloween Grams will be on sale starting Monday, October 2 nd through Friday October 27th. One gram will cost $1. They will be sold before school near the front office, at middle school lunch near Mrs. Fong’s classroom and after school near the front office. Halloween Grams will be delivered to classrooms the morning of Halloween– October 31st.
MIDDLE SCHOOL HALLOWEEN DANCE
The Didion Middle School Halloween Dance will be on Friday, October 27 th from 3:30PM-5:30PM in the Gym. Tickets are sold at the door on the day of the dance and costs $6. Please make sure a parent/guardian is ready to pick up at 5:30PM promptly after the dance is over.
CALENDAR REVIEW
Visit and bookmark/subscribe to our school calendar online for the most up to date information about Didion events. Here is a review of what is coming up:
10/3 — Fall Picture Day
10/7 — FALL FEST, 3pm – 6pm
10/18 — PSAT 8 (8th Graders Only)
10/23 — Dragon Dash Fundraiser Kick-Off
10/27 — Middle School Dance, 3:30pm-5:30pm, Gym
11/1 — PTA General Meeting, 5:30pm, Cafeteria or Zoom
11/3 — Grade 7 & 8 Minimum Day (End of 1st Quarter)
11/8 — Dragon Dash Race Day
11/10 Veterans Day – No School